Sizzling temperatures persist in Windsor-Essex
Heat Warning Remains in Effect in Windsor-Essex
A heat warning remains in effect for Windsor-Essex, with extreme temperatures and high humidex values expected to persist through Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The daytime high for today (Monday) is predicted to reach 32°C, and the humidex will make it feel like upwards of 42°C.
Residents are advised to take precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses, which can be particularly dangerous for older adults, infants, young children, people working or exercising outdoors, and those with certain medical conditions. Key preventive measures include staying hydrated, avoiding strenuous outdoor activities during peak heat hours, seeking air-conditioned places or using fans and cool showers to lower body temperature, wearing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing, and using sunscreen. It is also important to check frequently on vulnerable family, friends, and neighbours, and be alert for heat illness symptoms like dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, weakness, or confusion. If these symptoms appear, seek immediate medical help.
Forecast Summary
Tuesday (today): Sunny with highs near 32°C, humidex up to 42; 30% chance of showers and risk of thunderstorms late afternoon/evening; UV index very high at 10. Tuesday night: Partly cloudy, showers and thunderstorms possible, low around 20°C. Wednesday: Cooler with highs around 28°C, 60% chance of showers/thunderstorms. Thursday to Sunday: Mostly sunny and cooler, highs ranging from 25 to 28°C.
This multi-day heat event is part of a broader weather pattern affecting southern Ontario, so residents should maintain precautions until temperatures return to more moderate levels.
In summary, extreme heat is expected through Tuesday in Windsor-Essex with dangerous humidex levels; residents should stay cool, hydrated, and vigilant for heat illness, with improved conditions likely from Wednesday onward.
The Weather forecast for Tuesday indicates high temperatures and humidex values similar to those experienced on Monday, with the daytime high predicted to reach 32°C and the humidex making it feel like upwards of 42°C. In light of this, weather-forecasting plays a crucial role in issuing heat warnings and advising residents to take necessary precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses.
